Netflix’s action thrillerExtractionmovies have been a huge success for the streamer, so it’s no wonder the platform wants more from theChris Hemsworth-led franchise. And more is what they’re going to get, with a sequel and a spin-off series now in the works. The latest update regards the latter, with the serial spin-off, titledMercenary, now on the way.
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According to What’s on Netflix, several details about Mercenary have now been revealed. Currently,the only confirmed cast member isLupinandThe KillerstarOmar Sy, who will lead the series. It has now been revealed that his character will be named Diallo, and he will be a new creation not previously seen before in eitherExtractionorExtraction 2. His supporting cast of characters, which includes an assortment of soldiers, militants, assassins, and executives, has also now been unveiled, and you may check out the details below:
Kevin Porter – A former US Marine, the current head of security for an important oil field in Libya. He is a mentor and close friend of Kalidou Diallo. When militants attack the oil field, he becomes imperative to the defence and evacuation.
Roger Ward – An important executive of the company who owns the Libyan oil field, Roger finds himself at the center of the militant attack after leading a surprise visit.
Amina – The rock and anchor of Kalidou Diallo’s life, Amina is Diallo’s fiancée.
Veer Banerjee – A 40-something executive, who is engaged to the son of the oil field’s billionaire owner, who also finds himself at the centre of the militant attack and taken hostage.
Priscilla “Cilla” Ragab – Another executive, Priscilla doesn’t let the fact that she’s seven months pregnant get in the way of her work. She remains steadfast during the hostage crisis after the militant attack.
Hamza Najjar – The charismatic leader of the militant group with a haunted past who is determined to fight threats domestic and abroad, including his corrupt government, and the corporations exploiting his country’s resources.
Clayton Wisper – Clayton, the pragmatic and cold CEO of Wisper Group, prioritizes corporate assets over human lives in crisis situations, revealing a morally ambiguous leader whose hidden artistic side hints at suppressed emotions beneath her calculating exterior.
‘Mercenary’ Follows a New Action Hero as He Embarks on a Dangerous Mission
Glen Mazzara, who is best known for the likes ofThe Shield, The Walking Dead,andThe Rookie, is on board as showrunner on theExtractionspin-off series,Mercenary, and you can check out the official synopsis for the action thriller outing below.
“Set in the high-octane world of Extraction, this action thriller follows a mercenary (Omar Sy) as he navigates a dangerous mission to rescue hostages in Libya. Trapped between warring factions and ruthless killers, the series delves into the emotional struggles of conflicted and flawed characters, each facing trauma, betrayal, and life-or-death choices.”
As for Chris Hemsworth’s return inExtraction 3, the action sequel is now in development with the MCU star set to return alongside director Sam Hargrave. With the spin-off and sequel expected to be the first of many, it seems that the Russo Brothers are edging evercloser to creating theStar Wars-esque franchisethey’d envisioned.
